Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join their team in South Florida. You will be responsible for designing electrical systems for municipal projects, focusing on power distribution and control systems. The role offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid options and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working hours

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of design and engineering experience.
• Expertise in electrical power distribution and analysis required.
• Ability to perform load flow and short circuit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
• Perform system calculations using electrical analytical software.
• Coordinate with CAD Drafters to create or modify drawings.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Control systems

Condition assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

E-Tap

SKM Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity awaits an Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic team in South Florida. The role involves supporting electrical design for municipal water and wastewater system-related projects, where innovation meets necessity.

Responsibilities

• Function as the Designer/Project Engineer on projects involving medium and low voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, and grounding systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities and industrial projects using recognized industry standards and specifications.
• Develop design details for electrical power distribution systems (480V level), lighting systems, and control systems for major industrial facilities using recognized industry standards and specifications.
• Perform system calculations and studies for electrical power systems, including load flows, voltage drops, and short circuit/coordination studies using electrical analytical software such as E-Tap and SKM Tools.
• Coordinate with CAD Drafters to create new or modify existing drawings.
• Conduct field investigations and condition assessments of electrical power distribution and control equipment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Minimum of 4 years of design and engineering experience for building, including electrical power distribution on industrial or complex commercial projects.
• Expertise in electrical power distribution, control systems, and condition assessment.
• Proficiency in load flow, voltage drop, and short circuit analysis.
• Experience using electrical analytical software like E-Tap and SKM Tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of standards and codes related to electrical distribution and control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel software.
• Preliminary knowledge of instrumentation devices (level/pressure/temp/flow) preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with supervisors, colleagues, and clients.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is characterized by a casual and informal company culture that promotes freedom and support for its employees. The company prides itself on stability, hiring for growth rather than projects, and has maintained employment even during economic downturns. Employees have flexible working hours and may work in a hybrid model with a minimum of three days per week in the Ft. Lauderdale office. The company has been established in South Florida since 2007 and offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects across the Tri-County Area, with occasional in-person meetings required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.68/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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